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The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM
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About

An all-in, rule-based momentum strategy that dynamically selects a single leveraged ETF (or hedge) to hold, using short-term momentum (RSI) and trend (20-day MA) signals, with KMLM as a macro filter to guide choices and occasional hedges (UVXY, SQQQ, PSQ) for risk control.
NutHow it works
The system watches a pool of high-momentum ETFs (often leveraged or inverse) plus a macro futures-style fund. It looks for strong short-term momentum (using a 10-day RSI) and favorable trend (price above a 20-day moving average) and then chooses one asset to own 100% of the portfolio. If momentum or trend looks dangerous, it moves toward hedges (inverse ETFs like SQQQ/PSQ, volatility UVXY) or alternative ballast (BSV). A key gate keeps or discounts trades based on KMLM’s signals (a managed futures ETF) to gauge broader market mood. The result is an all-in-on-one-asset, rule-driven program that prioritizes big moves in a chosen asset while using hedges to reduce risk when conditions deteriorate. Note: Leveraged and inverse ETFs can produce outsized gains or losses quickly; this approach requires careful monitoring and isn’t a typical diversified strategy.
CheckmarkValue prop
One-asset, rule-based momentum with macro filters and hedges. Out-of-sample: Sharpe ~1.12 vs SPY 0.99; annualized return ~59% vs ~17%; Calmar ~2.09. Higher upside, but larger drawdowns (~28% vs ~19%).
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.290.250.010.08
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
93.18%13.53%-1.77%0.2%0.83
44,826.84%224.36%-7.66%6.89%2.45
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$4,492,683.77
Regulatory Fees
$10,778.50
Total Slippage
$70,962.00
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Sep 23, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Single-asset momentum strategy, leveraged etfs, hedging, macro filter (kmlm), trend-following
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 9 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks

FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

"The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM" is currently allocated toSQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM" has returned 62.93%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM" is 28.13%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

To invest in "The Holy Grail with 20D KMLM", simply click the Invest button on this page. You'll need to open an account with Composer if you don't have one yet, then you can start investing. Composer will automatically execute the trades for you based on the strategy's rules. Composer also supports trading individual stocks, ETFs, and options.